Recently, we got a bit creative with our teas and sugared up our staff at the corporate office. Our goal: to come up with some crave-able dessert tea pairings (sweet tea treats) for YOU to try at home! Read more about Sweet Tea Treats …
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Fall Togarashi Inspiration
Togarashi Pronunciation: toh-guh-RAH-schee
We get a multitude of questions every week asking about our products and their flavorful uses. Many of our blends and rubs are all-purpose seasonings that can be used in a variety of ways. Our Togarashi Pepper Spice Blend is quite the chameleon of spice blends, serving purpose in both traditional and Asian-inspired dishes. Its flavor profile has recently emerged as a trending flavor around the world…but it isn’t new to the culinary scene. Read more about Fall Togarashi Inspiration …
Pumpkin Pepitas – Capturing Fall Flavors
Capturing the Flavor of Fall
As soon as summer ends, it seems like the air is instantly filled with smell of pumpkin pie. It’s warm and inviting; it feels like home. Being at home and back in the kitchen after summer vacation is a good thing! Especially when Pumpkin Pie Spice Blend is in your pantry. It’s a tasty little blend that, yes – works for pumpkin pies, cakes, and cookies – but is also a great seasoning base for a lot of other cooking and baking applications. Read more about Pumpkin Pepitas – Capturing Fall Flavors …
Fall Flavors for Coffee & Tea
Want to add some rich fall flavor to your coffee or tea– without the added syrups you’ll get at large coffee chains? If you’re looking for an alternative to the annual “pumpkin spice” beverages, and want to create your own at home, The Spice & Tea Exchange® is the perfect place to shop for fall flavor! Below are a few recommendations to get you started on your own fall concoction.
Perfectly Paired – Exploring Vintner’s Spice Blend
Vintner’s Spice Blend is a great choice when wine is as important as the food being served! In fact, we created this blend to help food pair better with wine─ especially red wine, heartier aromatic whites (such as Gewürztraminer or Viognier), and oaky new world Chardonnays. Whether you’re a wine connoisseur or you simply enjoy wine, this blend is worth a try! Read more about Perfectly Paired – Exploring Vintner’s Spice Blend …
5 Must-Have Grilling Blends For Summer
Looking for ways to spice up your cookouts this summer? Check out these unique all-purpose spice blends! Read more about 5 Must-Have Grilling Blends For Summer …
Herb Sesame Hot Sauce
Who doesn’t love a great hot sauce? With so many flavor options available, if you’re a fan you’ll end up with a pantry full of them. We prefer to keep things simple and whip up a batch of seasoned hot sauce whenever we need it. This master recipe is easily adjusted to match whatever you’re cooking up! Read more about Herb Sesame Hot Sauce …
Mexican Rice Salad & Adobo Shrimp
Simplicity. We crave it in the kitchen and there are some blends in the The Spice & Tea Exchange® pantry that make cooking so easy. The Spice & Tea Exchange® Adobo Spice Blend is one of those blends! It’s what gives Mexican flavor to this simple rice salad, and is the star ingredient in the incredibly versatile Adobo dressing below. Read more about Mexican Rice Salad & Adobo Shrimp …
Talking Togarashi Pepper Spice Blend
How to use this Japanese All-Purpose Seasoning Like a Pro:
Ask any professional cook what they use to make flavors pop and they’ll almost always answer “salt.” Ask a Japanese cook how to give that same kind of kick to foods that might be fried, or grilled, or mixed in with noodles and broths, and chances are they’ll say, “togarashi.” Read more about Talking Togarashi Pepper Spice Blend …
2016 Global & Ethnic Flavor Trends
What do the top 2016 culinary trend prediction lists and newly released products in the food industry have in common? Flavor, flavor, and more FLAVOR!
In a market full of new recipes, food products, and restaurants, one group of flavor profiles has continued to stray from the typical and stand out amongst the rest—ethnic flavors. Offering a new and exciting world of exotic flavors, as well a chance to partake in a culinary adventure from areas across the globe, ethnic flavors provide the unique sensory experience for which foodies yearn. Read more about 2016 Global & Ethnic Flavor Trends …
Easy Turkey Brining ~ Using The Spice & Tea Exchange® Bird Brine
Ready for a tender, juicier, more flavorful holiday turkey without a ton of extra work? With just a few quick steps and a convenient seasoning blend, Bird Brine Seasoning takes your turkey from ho hum to fabulous! Read more about Easy Turkey Brining ~ Using The Spice & Tea Exchange® Bird Brine …
DIY Halloween Party Dip Tray
DIY Party Tray ~ Fun, and oh-so-easy for your next gathering! Read more about DIY Halloween Party Dip Tray …
Pumpkin Carving at its Best!
Grandma’s Apple Pie
Grandma always added “a pinch of this, and a pinch of that” to make her apple pie just right! Enjoy a bit of that homemade taste in this easy pie recipe. With a decorative crust and warm gooey center, this pie is the ultimate dessert to share with family and friends! Read more about Grandma’s Apple Pie …
Sweet Apple & Turkey Sandwich
Mom: Give this one a try at home! Tart apples and homemade dressing are added to a turkey sandwich to create a sweet and savory meal. Read more about Sweet Apple & Turkey Sandwich …